Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time. Praise for Decoded Compelling . . . provocative, evocative . . . Part autobiography, part lavishly illustrated commentary on the authors own work, Decoded gives the reader a harrowing portrait of the rough worlds Jay-Z navigated in his youth, while at the same time deconstructing his lyrics.Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times One of a handful of books that just about any hip hop fan should own.The New Yorker Elegantly designed, incisively written . . . an impressive leap by a man who has never been known for small steps.Los Angeles Times A riveting exploration of Jay-Zs journey . . . So thoroughly engrossing, it reads like a good piece of cultural journalism.The Boston Globe Shawn Carters most honest airing of the experiences he drew on to create the mythic figure of Jay-Z . . . The scenes he recounts along the way are fascinating.Entertainment Weekly Hip-hops renaissance man drops a classic. . . . Heartfelt, passionate and slick.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
- | Author: Jay-Z
- | Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
- | Publication Date: November 01, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 352 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0812981154
- | ISBN-13: 9780812981155
- Author:
- Jay-Z
- Publisher:
- Spiegel & Grau
- Publication Date:
- November 01, 2011
- Number of pages:
- 352 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 0812981154
- ISBN-13:
- 9780812981155